Sunday, March 6, 2011

Humpy Koneru to the fore

Humpy Koneru To Challenge For World Title

There was an incredible finish to the final Women's Grand Prix in Doha today, as Humpy Koneru won her last round game to earn a share of first place.
Long-time runaway leader Elina Danielian shared first place with Koneru in the event, but a half share of the points for a first place finish was enough for Humpy Koneru to just overtake Nana Dzagnidze in the overall Grand Prix standings.
Had Marie Sebag won her final round game and also shared first place in Doha, then Humpy would have missed out and Nana would have qualified. It was that close!